By : Ukpa Ewa
Major stakeholders in Awka
South Local Government Area of Anambra State has on Thursday, April 18, 2024
called for peaceful coexistence among the residents of Awka.
The call was made after an
urgent meeting involving Major stakeholders in Awka to find lasting solution to
crimes and gun violence in Awka.
Addressing newsmen shortly
after the meeting, the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development
Authority (ACTDA) Mr. Ossy Onuko said the incidence of gun related violence
within the State Capital was totally condemnable.
He maintained that whatever
might be the reason for such act should be Jetson, insists that illegal
firearms possession was a crime that attracts heavy penalty.
According to him, "finding
lasting solution to the security challenges was necessary as the elected and
appointed officers owe it as a duty to the people to keep Awka safe not just
for residents but for thousands of investors tripping into the city", he
said.
He reiterated that Governor
Soludo's efforts to reposition and regenerate the city cannot be jeopardized by
the activities of very few misguided individuals who wants to reap where they
did not sow.
The Managing Director who
appealed passionately to youths engaging in such criminality to turn a new
leave and embrace peace as there was no future in violent crime, described Awka
as the most industrious city in South East
On his part member representing Awka South I constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Comrade Nigeria Henry Mbachu called for re-orientation of youths through the National Orientation Agency while suggesting holistic approach of ending crimes.
Also, the Transition Committee
Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area Mr. Anagor ThankGod JP, who
highlighted the severity of the gun problem in Awka, urged perpetrators to
embrace peace for the greater good of the community.
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